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Cam Newton's latest comments about Super Bowl XL have Carolina Panthers fans rightfully seething with anger

Carolina Panthers fans aren't happy with the latest comments from Cam Newton. The former Panthers quarterback was asked on Thursday by ESPN's Stephen A.

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6 standouts from the 2025 Senior Bowl practices

The Carolina Panthers’ top shot-callers have been in attendance for this year’s Senior Bowl, the first big step towards the 2025 NFL draft. But before we actually get to kickoff itself, we had to go through the week of practice heading into Saturday.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / January 30

Cam Newton causes stir with bold take on MVP vs. Super Bowl ring debate

Death, taxes and Cam Newton making people . . . well . . . you know the rest, Carolina Panthers fans. The franchise’s all-time leading passer made quite a stir on Thursday morning, after stating on ESPN’s First Take that he wouldn’t trade his Most Valuable Player award for a Super Bowl ring.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 30

Cam Newton was right not to trade NFL MVP award for hypothetical Super Bowl ring

Let me preface this by saying I am and have been a diehard Carolina Panthers fan for my entire life. Super Bowl 50 is one of the worst periods I can recall, right up there with North Carolina's 2016 National Championship loss.

Adam Thielen News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 30

Why Panthers need Adam Thielen back for 2025 NFL season

After nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, which included a pair of Pro Bowl campaigns, former undrafted free agent wide receiver Adam Thielen wound up a cap casualty in 2023.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 30

Cam Newton wouldn't trade his MVP for a Super Bowl ring

Cam Newton currently owns the only MVP in Carolina Panthers history. With the way things have gone since then, it looks like that will be true for a very long time.

Steve Wilks News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 30

Former Panthers coach Steve Wilks returns to NFL in defensive coordinator role

Steve Wilks is one of the best defensive minds in football who, for one reason or another, continues to fly under the radar. After spending one season as the defensive coordinator in San Francisco, a team he helped take to the Super Bowl, the organization relieved him of his duties.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 30

Electrifying but underrated rookie named Panthers' best breakout candidate for 2025

While there are positive signs of growth, the Carolina Panthers still have one of the weaker rosters around the NFL going into 2025. Their defense needs help at all three levels and their offensive skill group could use an infusion or two (or three) of fresh blood to help Bryce Young along as he develops.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / January 30

Panthers great Cam Newton says he wouldn't trade his MVP award for Super Bowl title

Well, Cam Newton has never claimed to be like most folks. On Thursday’s episode of ESPN’s First Take, host Stephen A. Smith posed a simple question to the Carolina Panthers legend—asking Newton if he’d be willing to trade his Most Valuable Player award for a Super Bowl title.

Bryce Young News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 30

Panthers linked to Giants free agent to help Bryce Young

Since his time with the New York Giants, wide receiver Darius Slayton hasn’t been thought of in Giants trade discussions. However, the Carolina Panthers would want to give their franchise quarterback, Bryce Young, some more help.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 30

NFL expert gives Carolina Panthers interesting grade for 2024 season

The Carolina Panthers finished 5-12, which may not accurately reflect how well they played to close the season. They went 4-5 in the last nine and 2-1 in the last three despite a historically bad defense.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 30

Seahawks star DK Metcalf has high praise for Panthers coach Dave Canales

DK Metcalf, a longtime Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, has spent some time working on an offense partly coached by Dave Canales. The current Carolina Panthers head coach got his start on Pete Carroll's staff years ago before becoming the offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay and the coach in Carolina.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 30

Panthers met with All-SEC edge rusher, 25-TD RB prospect at the Senior Bowl

This week is one of the most-hectic times of the year for NFL scouts and executives as several college All-Star games are going on at once. Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales have certainly been busy, being spotted on the sidelines together along with EVP Brandt Tillis at the Senior Bowl.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 30

NFL draft expert shares his take on optimism for Panthers going into 2025

The Carolina Panthers finished 5-12, which was the worst record in their division (which has been labelled the worst division in football) but also not bad enough to get a top-five pick.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 30

Panthers get more flowers from PFF for biggest investments in free agency

Dan Morgan's former boss with the Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider has famously said that guards get overdrafted and overpaid. It seems

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 30

2025 NFL draft projection has Panthers picking productive WR prospect Day 2

The Carolina Panthers arguably need a wide receiver, but they also have a ton of other needs on defense. The vast majority of NFL mock drafts have the Panthers going defense in the first round, with only a smattering predicting them to take a receiver there.

NFL News / Panthers Wire / January 29

Report: Panthers adding former Chargers DC to coaching staff

The Carolina Panthers have seemingly reached another deal with a new coach on Wednesday. As first reported by Joe Person of The Athletic, the team is planning on hiring former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill to their defensive coaching staff.

Steve Wilks News / Panthers Wire / January 29

Former Panthers interim HC Steve Wilks to be hired as new Jets DC

Former Carolina Panthers coach Steve Wilks is landing in “The Big Apple.” As first reported by NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero this evening, Wilks is set to be hired as the new defensive coordinator of the New York Jets.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / January 29

Panthers reportedly set to hire new OLB coach

The Carolina Panthers have reportedly filled one of their coaching vacancies. According to Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer, the team is set to hire AC Carter as their new outside linebackers coach.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 29

Panthers met with ballhawk sleeper prospect at the Shrine Bowl

Assuming they plan to re-sign Mike Jackson and extend Jaycee Horn, the Carolina Panthers have a strong foundation to build on for their secondary. However, that bottom floor is also about the only thing that they have finished in this particular construction project.

Tom Brady News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Announcer Who Lost Super Bowl Job to Tom Brady Finally Speaks Out

With FOX NFL's hiring of Tom Brady as its lead color commentator, the previous lead moved down to the No. 2 team and so on. Former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, who was part of FOX's No.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 28

NFC Notes: Dan Morgan, Jeff Ulbrich, Bryce Young, Falcons, Panthers

Falcons new DC Jeff Ulbrich was asked how his relationship with HC Raheem Morris will be different since both have improved since they worked together in 2020: “My core principles are the same, my football brain is in a different place.” (Tori McElhaney) Ulbrich emphasized pressuring the QB and the pass rush as a whole: “It’s a priority.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / January 28

Greg Olsen discusses how Panthers' Young improved after benching

Greg Olsen discusses how Panthers' Bryce Young improved after benching

Young may have been the NFL's worst starting quarterback across the first two weeks of the 2024 season before his benching.

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Why Greg Olsen Refuses to Settle in Broadcasting

When Greg Olsen hung up his cleats, he didn’t just step away from the game—he stepped into a new arena, one where his voice could shape how fans experience football.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / January 27

Tennessee Vols 5-star football commit will represent the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl LIX week in New Orleans

2026 five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon, a Tennessee Vols commit since August, will represent the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl LIX week in New